Pete Romfh wrote:

> I'm trying the oatmeal thing for the same reason you did. I keep remembering
> an ad some years ago that said, "Oatmeal, If it's good for them in a bowl,
> it's good for them in a cookie". So I should eat extra oatmeal cookies each
> day for health reasons ? I'm up for it. =

I don't know how this will be for a high cholesterol diet, but it uses
oatmeal. They are a family favorite & taste just like moist & chewy
banana bread. Yum!

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

1 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Shortening
1 Egg
1 Cup Mashed "ripe" Bananas (about 2 or 3)
1-1/2 Cup Flour
1-3/4 Quick Oats
Add a little more Oats if bananas are over ripe
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
3/4 Cup Walnuts

Mix in usual order for a cookie recipe
Spoon cookie size globs onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 min until lightly browned.